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November 28, 2012

30 November 2012, Autism, Newsletter, SPD

[Source: Salt Lake Tribune] Whittier Elementary School in West Valley City has all the usual fixtures, from desks to whiteboards to a playground, but it also has the unexpected — a climbing wall, a disco ball and a zipline. Its wing for…...

November 28, 2012

30 November 2012, Fine Motor Skills, Newsletter

Please enjoy this new video describing 5 fun activities to encourage fine motor skills and muscle strengthening of the hand. Please support our contributors and visit Your Therapy Source...

November 27, 2012

30 November 2012, News, Newsletter

[Source: Science Daily] A new study by researchers at the Center for Injury Research and Policy of The Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital examined pediatric injuries associated with inflatable bouncers, such as bounce houses and moonwalks. Researchers found that from 1995…...

November 27, 2012

30 November 2012, Article, Down Syndrome, Newsletter

[Source: Special Ed Post] by Jamie Edgin and Lynn Nadel The Down Syndrome Research Group at the University of Arizona conducts research to further our understanding and treatment of the cognitive dysfunction associated with Down syndrome. Part of our research studies sleep,…...

November 27, 2012

Image Credit: Alan Cumming.com [Source: Disability Scoop] With two new films featuring actors with Down syndrome slated for release in the coming weeks, Hollywood prospects for those with the developmental disorder are on the rise. Actors with Down syndrome play central roles…...

November 26, 2012

30 November 2012, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, Newsletter

[Source: Science Daily.com] Children exposed to alcohol during fetal development exhibit changes in brain structure and metabolism that are visible using various imaging techniques, according to a new study being presented November 25 at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of…...

November 26, 2012

30 November 2012, Motor Planning, Newsletter

by Stacy Menz, DPT, Board Certified Pediatric Clinical Specialist At Starfish Therapies, we find that many of the children we work with have difficulty with motor planning for various reasons. You may have heard this term during your child’s therapy session. Hopefully…...

November 26, 2012

30 November 2012, Fine Motor Skills, Newsletter, Tip or Resource

[Source: No Time for Flashcards] It’s getting to that time of the year when our time outside is limited by bad weather ( we still go out, just don’t stay out as long) and I am looking for new and frugal ways…...

November 24, 2012

30 November 2012, News, Newsletter

[Source: Science Daily] Infants seem to develop at an astoundingly rapid pace, learning new things and acquiring new skills every day. And research suggests that the abilities that infants demonstrate early on can shape the development of skills later in life, in…...

November 23, 2012

…it’s time to start thinking about how you are going to celebrate the holidays in your classroom! We will be featuring all our holiday and seasonal boards in the coming weeks, but since it IS traditional, let’s talk about Christmas! PediaStaff has…...